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Translation

to lose; to miss (a bus, an opportunity)

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Word origin

From Latin perdere ('to destroy, to lose'), from per- and dare ('to give').

Origin
Latin
Root
perdere
English cognates
perdition

Grammar

Verb type-er irregular (first person singular perco)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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I don't want to miss the bus.

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They lost the game by one point.

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He lost his keys again.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 3: Words 321-330.